Making art
Blog posts about making comic and illustration art. Work in progress, creative process, design, art tools. The works.
Mark Manson on progress
February 2, 2023 | Blog“Learning can feel like progress, even when it’s not progress.” – Mark Manson
The howling abyss
January 9, 2023 | BlogAs we tumble into the howling abyss that is 2023, it’s time for a little (forced) reflection. It’s what all the cool kids are doing this time of year. So on with it – what did I make last year?
Design a party llama birthday invite
April 20, 2022 | BlogHow to create a llama postcard style birthday invitation.
How to draw the Grim Reaper
March 23, 2022 | BlogHow to draw a cartoon art grim reaper. Death never looked so good.
Throwback Thursday! The Job Hunt
August 5, 2021 | BlogThrowback Thursday, to when the cartoonist was looking for a job, and was very stressed because of it.
Throwback Thursday! The Layoff
July 29, 2021 | BlogThrowback Thursday to when the cartoonist got laid off from his day job, and then made a comic about it.
Throwback Thursday! Crows Be Prepared
July 22, 2021 | BlogThrowback Thursday! Art from the archives this week is Crows Be Prepared, where our avian friends prepare for the end of the world.
Time for a Back Pat
July 20, 2021 | BlogA quick congratulations to you for finishing that thing you’ve been working on. Good job.
Throwback Thursday! Crows and the Zika Virus
July 15, 2021 | BlogThrowback Thursday, to a comic in which the Crows discuss the Zika Virus. Also, comic character design, and hand lettering digital comics.
Best Pencils for Drawing Comics
July 13, 2021 | BlogBest pencils for drawing comics might just be whatever you have on hand.